What procurement requirements does the City of Petersburg publish for vendors?

The City of Petersburg Procurement Office requires vendors to review each solicitation posted on eVA for required forms, terms, and submission instructions. Individual solicitations specify any insurance, bonding, licensing, background-check, cybersecurity, or other vendor-specific requirements and reference applicable state and federal rules.

How does the City of Petersburg approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Petersburg Procurement Office administers purchasing, and contract awards above defined thresholds require City Council adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. City Council ordinances and meeting minutes record those authorizations at public council meetings.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Petersburg?

Vendors can find the City of Petersburg's procurement policies on the 'Purchasing Manual and Purchasing Procedures' and 'Procurement Guide for Suppliers' pages on petersburg-va.org. The City follows the Commonwealth of Virginia's Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) for statewide policy guidance.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Petersburg, VA
Country:: US

City of Petersburg RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

RFI-127426 Cloud- Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 13, 2026
The City of Petersburg is seeking information on cloud-based enterprise resource planning systems through this Request for Information. The notice classifies the opportunity as Equipment - Technology and lists Petersburg, Virginia, as the work location. The RFI is open, with responses due October 13, 2026, at 2:30 PM.
Cloud- Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System - Request for Information
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 13, 2026
Seeking to initiate discussions and solicit information from qualified vendors regarding cloud-based enterprise resource planning (erp) solutions suitable for use by a small to mid-sized municipal government.
Digital Forensic Law Enforcement Software
Posted
Feb 13, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
The City of Petersburg, Virginia, has issued a sole source procurement notice for Digital Forensic Law Enforcement Software. The solicitation was officially posted on February 13, 2026, through the city's procurement portal. The procurement is managed by Eunita Wade and is identified by the source ID IV113629.

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176786
Employee FTE
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900
Population
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33,734
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72 / 100
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; only consider if the department insists and you can justify uniqueness. To influence a future bid, submit brand-name/alternate specs in writing at least 10 days before bid receipt.
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- City of Petersburg, VA. This path is unreliable and high-risk due to opaque postings lacking contract values; deprioritize in favor of formal competitive bidding. Dollar thresholds: not specified in the provided sources. Practical notes: build a relationship with the end‑user department to shape a future solicitation; brand-name or alternate specifications may be considered if submitted in writing at least 10 days prior to bid receipt.
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- No evidence the City of Petersburg uses cooperative purchasing today; focus on direct competitive bids via the City’s site and eVA.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Petersburg

City of Petersburg, Virginia Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed organizational logistics, including the rescheduling of the session. Discussion topics included the pending status of the Annual Action Plan for PY26/FY27 pending HUD approval, the distribution of subrecipient agreements, and the review of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for PY25/FY26. Other items covered included the review of advisory bylaws, upcoming HUD training opportunities, updates regarding the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and the maintenance of the CDBG timeline. Plans were initiated for an upcoming stakeholder consultation regarding the PY27/FY28 Annual Action Plan.
City of Petersburg Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and acted upon several land use and zoning requests. This included the approval of a Future Land Use Map amendment and associated rezoning for properties on Squirrel Level Road and Defense Road, the approval of a special use permit for a non-owner-occupied short-term rental on South Sycamore Street, the approval of a rezoning request for a residential townhouse development on North Stedman Drive, and the approval of a rezoning request for a multi-family apartment development on Graham Road. Additionally, staff provided updates regarding recent City Council actions on Historic District Guidelines and parking requirements.

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Where does the City of Petersburg post bids and RFPs?

The City of Petersburg posts bids, RFPs, solicitations, and award notices on the Commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement system, eVA. Open opportunities appear on the City of Petersburg eVA vendor page and awarded or cancelled items appear on eVA 'Awarded' listings; the City's Bids & Proposals page links to eVA.

How do vendors register with the City of Petersburg to receive solicitations?

Vendors register for City of Petersburg solicitations through the Commonwealth of Virginia's eVA portal. Registration is free, enables commodity-code notifications for matching solicitations, and vendors may also contact the City Procurement Office at Purchasing@petersburg-va.org or 804-733-2345 for assistance.

What products and services does the City of Petersburg procure?

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City of Petersburg RFPs

RFI-127426 Cloud- Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

Cloud- Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System - Request for Information

Digital Forensic Law Enforcement Software

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City of Petersburg RFPs

RFI-127426 Cloud- Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

Cloud- Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System - Request for Information

Digital Forensic Law Enforcement Software

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